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Word on the Street THIS YEAR MAY NOT HAVE GONE QUITE TO PLAN, BUT THERE’S NO STOPPING OUR SENSATIONAL CITY! THERE’S PLENTY GOING ON AS WE HEAD INTO THE FINAL WEEKS OF 2020. HERE’S A CITY CENTRE UPDATE... GIVING BACK THIS CHRISTMAS
In this time of merriment and self-indulgence, we’re sparing a thought for those less fortunate at Christmas, thanks to NEoffers. Every year they come up with a touching deal that will help those without a roof over their head during the festive period. For just £5, you can buy a homeless person a three-course Christmas dinner. The initiative is run by the incredible team over at the People’s Kitchen, who have been feeding the vulnerable people of Newcastle for over 30 years. Last Christmas, the initiative raised an incredible £95,000! So, Newcastle, it’s time to do your bit, be sure to get involved and give something back to the local community this Christmas. neoffers.co.uk
RAVISHING REFURB: MARCO POLO
PAINTING THE TOWN RED
We’re super excited to learn that the Toon will be welcoming Radisson RED, a brand new, upscale hotel brand that promises to bring tons of pizazz to NE1’s hotel scene. Set to open in 2023, the innovative and style-savvy hotel will be located in the city centre within The High Street Group's £120m Strawberry Place development just next door to St. James' Park, and it’s coming with a whole raft of cool features. This sleek new hospitality hotspot will boast 200 guest rooms, a stylish sky bar (ideal for those long summer evenings) and a beautiful al fresco dining space on the roof too. We’re looking forward to keeping up to date with this dazzling development. Stay tuned! radissonhotels.com
STREET ZERO SUCCESS
In a year that has thrown up a whole load of challenges, we are overjoyed to bring you this bit of good news from Street Zero! Newcastle is close to becoming the first city in the UK to end rough sleeping for good! In this year alone, the partnership has helped 185 people move into accommodation as well as supporting 120 people from hostels into a permanent residence within the community. Amazing work all round! streetzero.org
After 46 years serving up delightful Italian dishes to hungry revellers in the Toon, our friends at Marco Polo are going under the knife for a bit of cosmetic surgery. Expect dazzling decor and an exciting new menu jam-packed with Italian home comforts. They’ll be ready and waiting for us by spring next year, so be sure to pop in, taste something terrific and let them know what you think! marcopolonewcastle.com
STRAWBERRY LANE FOREVER
Strawberry Lane is a bustling source of positivity! We’ve just learned that £30m of funding has been secured by Ask Real Estate, meaning work on a cutting-edge, six storey HQ for the firm will commence in the coming months. They’re the group behind the stunning Newcastle Gateshead Quays plans, and rumour has it their designs are focussed on creating an entirely sustainable and efficient building in the city centre. Great news as Newcastle continues its hard work to be one of the greenest cities on the planet! askrealestate.co.uk
LIVIN’ ON THE WESTSIDE
We’re thrilled to learn that Quayside West has just had its planning application approved and that work to transform the 15-acre former industrial site will begin in the coming months! Quayside West will bring a cool new living quarter to the city, welcoming 1,100 new homes, a sleek 135-bed hotel as well as a whole raft of supporting restaurants, shops and beautiful outdoor areas too. newby.co.uk
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